Fort Union National Monument
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Fort Union at a glance
- Best time
- March–May, October–November
- Trip length
- Half day–1 day
- Don't miss
- Main Fort Union highlights — see Things to Do for current listings
- Nearby city
- Watrous, NM
Explore this park
Alerts(3)
Intermittent Road Work
Visitors should be aware that there is road work occurring in the park starting June 18th and potentially continuing throughout the month and into July / August. There may be some minor delays and alternative parking arrangements.
Partial Trail Closure
The crossover trail through the center of the historic area, near the flagpole, is temporarily closed for safety. The remainder of the main park trail is open.
New Mexico Road Advisories
NPS detailsThe New Mexico Department of Transportation updates its map of road advisories regularly. Visitors are encouraged to look for any possible road advisories along their route of travel beforehand.
Common questions
Planning Fort Union National Monument
The summary above covers timing and highlights. These go deeper on reservations, crowds, and logistics — check Alerts for live updates.
Reservation rules vary by season and activity for Fort Union. See Overview on this page for fees, timed entry, and campground details before you travel.
